The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

Good morning everyone and a Happy Birthday to @Paulus OK I'll go first:

"When I get older losing my hair"

It's grey here and a bit breezy. I should go for a ride but motivation is a little lacking. I WILL though as I've training to do. The alternative is a supermarket run followed by arsing about doing very little. That will make me irritable. Weather tomorrow is shite so I should get out.

Several times I've been struck by a thought. Would I want people to start a thread about me? 🤔 Probably not.

 

[Tenkaykev]

“🎶 Many years from now 🎶
Happy birthday Paulus🎂

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks, dentist this morning, out to lunch later, Happy Birthday Paulus.

 

[welsh dragon]

Good morning all.
Wordle in 4 again this morning.
It's going to be a bit of a cloudy day today, but dry. So I will be able do a few things around the garden. My compost bins are full but there is plenty of well rotted stuff in there, so I will dig some of that out. I cut the grass yesterday.
Looks a nice day for a long dog walk. Maybe with a stop at the Mitre on the way back.
By the way, it's my birthday today, 64. I know I'm a pup compared to some here, but I'm getting there.
Enjoy your day everyone

Happy birthday Paulus. 🎂

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning old farts and others.

Dull and overcast here. And in exciting news it's bin day here.

Stay safe peeps

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Wordle in 3 this morning, I'm sat in the front of our lounge, my Good Lady is asleep in the back, carers not here yet.

 

[PaulSB]

Morning old farts and others.

Dull and overcast here. And in exciting news it's bin day here.

Stay safe peeps

Who are these "others" you speak of?

 

[welsh dragon]

Who are these "others" you speak of?

The 2 women in this old cellar who are not old farts.

 

[Chief Broom]

Morning folks reckon ive been given a life lesson the last couple of weeks about the ebb and flow of 'stuff' and money. I move in and hey! theres a washing machine/fridge and a cooker.....ahead of the game.....then ive got to pay out for something.....behind the game....then i get a council grant for decorating yay! then make bad decisions...boo lose money...then get given some free stuff yay...and so it goes on. I hope there comes a point of stabilisation where i can just say **** it im going for a ride Happy birthday to Paulus

 

[Sterlo]

HASTY2️⃣
8️⃣SHEER
SOLVE9️⃣
4️⃣HOLLY

I thought we weren't putting spoilers on, I've got nothing to do for the next few minutes now. . One advantage was I did Quordle in 4 this morning.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Happy birthday @Paulus
ALDI dash this morning and dropping in to vets to pick up doggies medication.
The CRV was serviced yesterday so that's good for another year.
The weather's looking better next week so I'll finally be able to get the caravan valeted, after it being put off a couple of times previously.
Then we'll be good to go in April.

I've got nice legs ....so I've been told

I can trump that.
My physio, Mrs Alexander, said that I had 'beautiful' legs.
(Secretly, I think she was after my body )

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning folks,
A friend is popping round mid morning and we're going for a run, perhaps Mrs Tenkaykev will join us. Talking with a friend on Tuesday he mentioned that the Belvedere pub in Weymouth that we'd had an outing to had recently reopened following a fire which badly damaged the roof. We were discussing a visit next month and he mentioned that the pub holds a monthly " Pots and Pints " evening which sounds like a great idea:

"POTS N PINTS is a playful pottery-in-the-pub night for adults, every month in Weymouth. All abilities welcome! First drink is always on us.
About this event
POTS N PINTS is a pottery-in-the-pub night held every month at the Belvedere, Weymouth. Get down and dirty with a big ol’ wet lump of red clay and let your imagination run wild. You’ll be given some rough hand-building instructions and basic tools, and the rest is up to you. No experience or artistic ability necessary, just bring some over-ambition and good humour.
At the end of the night, you’ll leave alone. But don’t fret, it’s only a break. In 4 weeks, at the next event, you’ll be reunited with your beauty once again, but a much harder, long-lasting and stronger version of what they once were. Your pots will fire a gorgeous rich orange colour, but if you fancy painting them, there will be paints and brushes ready for anyone wanting to add a splash of colour to their creations. Booking is required to paint. It’s £5 and must be booked via email: anna.potsnpints@gmail.com or direct message to our Instagram or Facebook.
Each lump of terracotta is plenty to make an elaborate 15cm pot. Everything will be left unglazed, so will not be food safe/water tight. Think classic plant pot material. Not potty about pots? Think candle holders, incense burners, wall hangings, ashtrays, plaques, fruit bowls, jewellery dishes, jars, vases, figurines and decorations!

Limited spaces available."

It's a lovely " proper " pub with a small stage and a music theme ( the steps up to the garden are painted white with alternative " sharp " keys in the manner of a piano keyboard. It can be a bit challenging heading up to the garden, especially after a few pints 🍺

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Looked in earlier but didn't post other than my Wordle score in that section.

Bit damp and overcast here but dry at the moment so an almost 6 mile hilly walk done. Few others on the trail too, mostly dog walkers.

Final part of Our House tonight which I have been enjoying, then a new series of Grantchester starts tomorrow night.......another I enjoy.

Happy Birthday to @Paulus 🎂

 

[classic33]

Oh ok....I admit it.
3 hours

And only had the main course and sweet, not the three course meal.

 

[rustybolts]

I thought we weren't putting spoilers on, I've got nothing to do for the next few minutes now. . One advantage was I did Quordle in 4 this morning.

OOOps sorry ! I thought there was a new one every morning and this was the old one , lesson learned. That was the first time I tried it